See all recipes entered in the 2026 competition
The Beesou Hive Challenge encourages low alcohol innovation, seasonal expression, and a commitment to sustainability.
For the 2026 competition, bartenders were challenged to reinterpret one of three classic cocktails – Spritz, Margarita, and Negroni – balancing creativity with respect for the original cocktail's structure and identity.
Perga King
A refreshing, bittersweet, low ABV aperitif cocktail. Dry, with aromatic and floral pollen notes.
Basil Bee Negroni
The Basil Bee Negroni is a very simple yet complex cocktail. A riff on white negroni & gin basil smash. I wanted to really highlight the Beesou &
Beehive Yourself!
This cocktail is a unique riff on a Negroni. A classic Negroni relies on a perfect balance of equal measures: spirit, bitter and sweet. This drink follows
Hachimitsu Spritz
A Fresh and citrusy twist of a Beesou Sprits using inspiration from my experiences in Japan. By adding rooibus and kalamansi cordial I have elevated the
The Lager Nada
Tall, frosty, fresh, citrusy and hoppy concoction in ode to the Mexican Party drink. Low/No ABV.
Antihistamine: No Sting
This is based on a margarita, that is moving in the direction of a penicillin. The pairing of the citrus, honey, aniseed, and ginger is exceptional. This
Mellifera
A funky, complex and umami blend of health focused ingredients. Common brands for the blueberry Kombucha (to ease replication) include Hip Hop, Loving
M3 Nightcap
This drink is in response to the Beesou Hive challenge. It is not too dissimilar to a Cardinale cocktail, with the same blueprint of a Negroni but more
Summer in my Garden
Let yourself indulge in the bitter truth of life, and take a moment to feel the warmth of a summer evening in your garden. Surrounded by notes of grapefruit,
The Golden Cape
The cocktail is made by adding all the ingredients to a mixing glass and then steering the cocktail for 5-10 seconds. You then single strain the drink
Hot Honey Spritz
A light, honey forward aperitif, perfect for enhancing an appetite or just sat out in the sun! The Beesou shines through followed up by a hit of sweet
Hive and Seek
A fresh spritz style drink, Focusing on local ingridents of wales and the wye valley with a fun modern twist.
Lady Bee
“Built around BEESOU Honey Aperitif, Lady Bee is a floral low-ABV take on the classic Negroni. London dry gin brings a crisp botanical backbone, while
The Bee's Cheese
A lower ABV twist on a White Negroni. Inspired by an all time favourite flavour pairing of mine...cheese and honey.
This is Not a Wine
Method: 30ml of infused Vodka 30ml Beesou 2.5ml Muyu Chinotto Nero 62.5ml Soda water Store all ingredients in either a chilled or cool area. All poured
The blooded Honey
The reason why I believe this cocktail can make it to first place is because of how I’ve accompanied the bitter sweet aperitif of Beesou using a lightly
